Barr, Viola Rose (nee Crowther)
1934-2010
After 50+ years Vi peacefully passed away at home. Predeceased by her husband Harvey. She leaves behind daughters; Joanne Mouner (Don), Janet Cambrey (Brad), Jacquie Vanderwood and Brad Fraser; grandchildren; Katie Moyen (Blake), Stephanie Cambrey, Alex Mouner and Casey Vanderwood.
A special goodbye to the Arnolds from Australia, “until we meet again.”
Vi was born and raised in Victoria from the Fernwood area and attended the Emmanual Baptist Church (now the Belfry Theatre). Daughter of Harry and Rose Crowther of the Crowther Bicycle Shop. Vi’s stepping stones in life were working at Renfrew Cleaners and Shell Oil until retirement. Vi’s life passions which she liked to share was her gardening, music, RV-ing and sharing life with family and friends. A special Thank-You to Dr. T. Rosenberg, Dr. Masky, Hospice and We Care for mom’s final days of comfort. For years of support a Big Thank-You to the RJH staff, Beacon Home Support, South Victoria Home Support, and Staff of Medi Van. Friends and family are welcomed to help celebrate Vi’s life on Wednesday, April 21st at 2:00pm in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Street.
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janet Bartz
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Sue Waring I worked with Vi at Thermoshell and we had lots of laughs. She had a great smile and an even better laugh. I did not see her often these past years but I was in touch with her as a customer of Columbia and your Dad used to come in and see me at Rock Bay and pay his bill so I would get updates then. Your Mom will be missed.
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Ann I had the pleasure of caring for Viola. I will miss our giggles and “solving the world’s problems”, she was a lovely lady. God Bless.
Ann
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janice penman Hello Girls
I wanted to say how sorry I am that your Mum has passed away, I worked with her for close to 20 years at Shell . In the past few years I would stop in for coffee now and then and your Mum was always in good spirits never once complaining about her situation, just making the best of it. When I think of her I will always remember her laugh.
I am not able to make your Mum’s funeral but will be thinking of you on Wednesday.Sincerely Janice Penman
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Lynda Cooper Just to let you know I am thinking about you at this time of grief for the passing of your mother. I never received anything but generosity and friendship from Vi. We had some lovely chats over the years and I know she will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her. My sincere condolences espessially to my dear friend Janet. All my best. Lynda
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Gary & Kim O'Donnell To Joanne, Janet and Jacqueline,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for your Mom’s loss. We got to see her at Christmas and never expected her passing would come that soon. We will miss her.
We would like to send our regrets to you and your families from all of us east coast O’Donnells – Gary,Kim,Kevin, Kyle, & Tiffany.
We are presently in the south of France ( Lyon ) waiting to get a flight out Wednesday, as we are into our 4th day of delay.
Regretfully,
Gary & Kim
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cheryl To the family, ” I like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we’ve lost makes them part of us.” You are in my thoughts.
Vi was a great neighbour. I’ll miss our chats over the back fence, her down-to-earth approach, generousity, positivity and humour. As an example, a couple of years ago three stray kittens showed up. Vi entertained them on her back porch during the day. She never complained about them even when they got into things, including attacking her banana loaf. It was a pleasure knowing her.
My condolences to the family,
Janet